Category Archives: blogs

Resource: Real Estate Japan Blog

Posted on October 28, 2015 by LM

For those who are studying social science topics dealing with urban planning and demographics, Real Estate Japan started a blog in April 2015 that may be of use to you. While the English-language site generally focuses on buying and renting … Continue reading →

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Call for Writers: Articles, Resource Review, Fun Links

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Paula

Here at What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies? (Shinpai Deshou) we aim to provide people with as much information on using Japanese in academic and professional fields as possible, but our limited number of writers can make it … Continue reading →

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Resource: Teach 3.11

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Paula

Those with an interest in how to share and teach information globally about the Tōhoku earthquake/tsunami and its aftermath will be interested in the website Teach 3.11, a non-profit educational project of the Forum for the History of Science in … Continue reading →

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Living in Japan Part 4: How to Read Apartment Listings

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Paula

In my previous article, I explained many of the basics of what to keep in mind when you apartment hunt in Japan. Now you’ve got an idea of a location you might want to live (or at least have located … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Lodging Content Associate, Expedia [Tokyo]

Posted on November 15, 2014 by LM

Company: Expedia Asia Pacific Job Function: Hotel/Hospitality Requisition Type: Full-Time Regular Country: Japan State or Province/City: Tokyo Post Date: 11/03/2014 Education Required: Bachelors Experience Required: 1-2 Years Relocation Provided: No Requisition ID: 32022 Position Overview: In this role, the successful … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th Birthday, Shinpai Deshou!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Paula

Hey everybody! Happy birthday! We just turned four! 🙂 That’s pretty amazing to me. I still remember the shaky and false start of this blog about six years ago (on a blogger.com platform, before I knew WordPress was a thing, … Continue reading →

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Resource: Asian/Asian Am Digital Studies

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Travis

Dr. Anne Cong-Huyen, currently a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies at UCLA, has assembled a wonderful list of websites, projects, and individuals related to Asian / Asian-American Studies + Digital Humanities. As she writes: … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Study Abroad Coordinator, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Posted on September 3, 2013 by LM

Institution: The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Location: Pembroke, NC Education: MA Posted: 08/22/2013 Application Due: Open Until Filled This position is responsible for recruitment, programming, budgeting, implementation, and growth of the university’s study abroad and student exchange programs, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Study Abroad Program Coordinator (Asia), University of Oregon (Eugene)

Posted on September 2, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit.com. Institution: University of Oregon (Eugene) Location: Eugene, OR Education: MA required Deadline: September 15, 2013 The Office of International Affairs is comprised of six units; Administration, International Student & Scholar Services, Study Abroad Programs; AHA International, the Mills International … Continue reading →

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